CHEF JEFF: One Byte At A Time — Southwest Tortilla Chicken Casserole

CHEF JEFF: One Byte At A Time — Southwest Tortilla Chicken Casserole

What started off as a remembrance of the Battle of Puebla, a national holiday in Mexico in honor of a military victory in 1862 over French forces of Napoleon III, Cinco de Mayo has become more of a celebration of food these days.

That’s especially true in the United States. Many restaurants feature South-of-the-Border food, and more and more people are hosting Cinco de Mayo parties, where easy-to-fix Mexican goodies such as tacos, burritos, enchiladas and chips and salsa take center stage.

But you don’t have to go out to eat to enjoy a good Mexican meal. You can have it right in the comfort of your own home.

Here’s a recipe for those of you who prefer do-it-yourself Mexican. I found it in a small booklet entitled “Summertime Cooking: Recipes to Enjoy Indoors or Out.”